Cathine

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Cathine
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Systematic (IUPAC) name
(1S,2S)-2-amino-1-phenylpropan-1-ol
Clinical data
Legal status
Routes of
administration
Oral
Pharmacokinetic data
Biological half-life 1.8-8.6 h[1]
Identifiers
CAS Number 492-39-7 YesY
ATC code A08AA07 (WHO)
PubChem CID: 441457
DrugBank DB01486 YesY
ChemSpider 390189 YesY
UNII E1L4ZW2F8O YesY
ChEMBL CHEMBL1412041
Chemical data
Formula C9H13NO
Molecular mass 151.206 g/mol
  • O[C@@H](c1ccccc1)[C@@H](N)C
  • InChI=1S/C9H13NO/c1-7(10)9(11)8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-7,9,11H,10H2,1H3/t7-,9+/m0/s1 YesY
  • Key:DLNKOYKMWOXYQA-IONNQARKSA-N YesY
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Cathine, also known as d-norpseudoephedrine, is a psychoactive drug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine chemical classes which acts as a stimulant. Along with cathinone, it is found naturally in Catha edulis (khat), and contributes to its overall effects.[2] It has approximately 10-14% the potency of amphetamine.[2]

Pharmacology

Like amphetamines, cathinone, and ephedrine, cathine acts as a releasing agent of norepinephrine and epinephrine, or as a norepinephrine releasing agent (NRA).[2] It also acts as a dopamine releasing agent (DRA) to a lesser extent.[2]

Chemistry

Cathine is one of the optical isomers of phenylpropanolamine (PPA).

Regulation

The World Anti-Doping Agency's list of prohibited substances (used for the Olympic Games among other athletic events) bars cathine in concentrations of over 5 micrograms per milliliter in urine. Cathine is a Schedule III drug under the Convention on Psychotropic Substances.[3] In the United States, it is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance.

In Australia, Cathine is officially a schedule 4 drug but is not yet available or approved for any use.

Cathine is found in shrub Catha edulis.

In Hong Kong, cathine is regulated under Schedule 1 of Hong Kong's Chapter 134 Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. Unlawful possession is punishable by severe fines and imprisonment.

See also

References

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